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The Monopoly of Violence

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The Monopoly of Violence

Why Europeans Hate Going to War
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Since 1945, the European states which had previously glamourised their military elites, and made going to war the highest expression of patriotism, have renounced violence as a way of settling their disputes. Violence has been eclipsed as a tool of statesmen. This astonishing reversal is the subject of James Sheehan's masterly book. It is also a timely reminder of the differences between Europe and America, at a time when the USA is asserting its right and duty to make war for ideological or self-interested ends. And how Europeans will live in this dangerous, violent world is a question that becomes ever more urgent as the chaos in the Middle East affects the stability of societies with open frontiers and liberal traditions.

Author Biography:

James J. Sheehan served as president of the American Historical Association in 2005. He is Dickason Professor in the Humanities and Professor of History at Stamford University.
Release date Australia
February 4th, 2010
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Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Edition
Main
Pages
304
Dimensions
128x198x19
ISBN-13
9780571220861
Product ID
3628944

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